Roots EarthBordeaux, France
Porte Cailhau
A fairy-tale city gate built from 1493 to 1496, thirty-five meters of turrets, machicolations and conical slate roofs facing the Garonne. Conceived as both defence and triumphal arch, it celebrates King Charles VIII's victory at Fornovo in 1495.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Porte Cailhau, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 44.83879, -0.56848